Backup Generators

“BUGS”

FUEL!

• Generators on the market typically rely upon diesel, gasoline, propane or natural gas.

• Gas = least expensive but….is the loudest and wears out the quickest

• Diesel generators have the possibility of being run off bio-diesel or vegetable oil

Residential to Industrial Size

• Popular residential home backup generator is 4500-5000 Watts (4.5-5 kW)

• A 1500 kW generator would be large enough to temporarily provide a hospital with enough power

• Sizes range from 800 W- 1500+ W

Important Info.

• Before purchasing a backup generator find out about local codes. Often it is not allowed to install a generator in urban homes

• If generator is connected to household electrical system it is required to have a Transfer Switch

Brand Names

• Generac Power Systems: 7kW =$2195

12 kW = $2995

• Briggs and Stratton 7kW= $2295

• Kubota Diesel 2 cyl. 6.5 kW = $2095

• 5 gallon tank = 7 hour run time

• Avg. run time for gas generators = 5 hours